Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015
Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015
(18 Jul 2015, 4:05 pm)DaveyBowyer I wouldn't think too much about that. First Bus over the last 2 or 3 years have ordered a mixture of ADL and Wrightbus. Although GNE have a good relationship with Wrightbus, they would not risk putting an underpowered and unreliable vehicle on a relatively challenging route just to save a few quid and keep good ties.
If they really want to test the Streetdeck, they should send it upto Hexham for a fortnight on the TEN (no fluid boards though!) and the Hexham Drivers (particularly ex Arriva and NMS) would be able to tell straightaway whether or not it could hack any such routes.
(18 Jul 2015, 4:05 pm)DaveyBowyer I wouldn't think too much about that. First Bus over the last 2 or 3 years have ordered a mixture of ADL and Wrightbus. Although GNE have a good relationship with Wrightbus, they would not risk putting an underpowered and unreliable vehicle on a relatively challenging route just to save a few quid and keep good ties.
If they really want to test the Streetdeck, they should send it upto Hexham for a fortnight on the TEN (no fluid boards though!) and the Hexham Drivers (particularly ex Arriva and NMS) would be able to tell straightaway whether or not it could hack any such routes.
(18 Jul 2015, 4:05 pm)DaveyBowyer If they really want to test the Streetdeck, they should send it up to Hexham for a fortnight on the TEN (no fluid boards though!) and the Hexham Drivers (particularly ex Arriva and NMS) would be able to tell straightaway whether or not it could hack any such routes.
(18 Jul 2015, 4:05 pm)DaveyBowyer If they really want to test the Streetdeck, they should send it up to Hexham for a fortnight on the TEN (no fluid boards though!) and the Hexham Drivers (particularly ex Arriva and NMS) would be able to tell straightaway whether or not it could hack any such routes.
Much like everyone else I wasn't that impressed with the Streetdeck, I thought it was slow on pretty much all sections of the route especially on hills and the sliproad getting on the A1(M) although by that point there was few seats left but even before that I thought it was slow.
I had another ride on the Enviro 400 MMC between Chester-le-Street and Bishop Auckland and I think this is a much better performer.
Unfortunately I can see GNE going with the Streetdeck over the Enviro 400 MMC because of the relationship with Wright and will probably be cheaper than the E400.
(18 Jul 2015, 4:25 pm)Michael Can't forget the X1.....
(18 Jul 2015, 4:27 pm)citaro5284 You reckon new buses on there Michael.....wonder what they would do with the cyrrent B9's thou
(18 Jul 2015, 4:27 pm)citaro5284 You reckon new buses on there Michael.....wonder what they would do with the cyrrent B9's thou
(18 Jul 2015, 4:35 pm)pdiddy I hope the senior management are reading all these messages about the 2 Demo buses.... because I couldn't agree more.
It's gotta be the e400mmc for the X21
(18 Jul 2015, 4:35 pm)pdiddy I hope the senior management are reading all these messages about the 2 Demo buses.... because I couldn't agree more.
It's gotta be the e400mmc for the X21
(18 Jul 2015, 4:36 pm)DaveyBowyer 6001 - 6007 + 3943 (spare) to Crook, 6049(T) to Riverside, 6050 Riverside, 6051 Hexham, 6052 / 6053 Percy Main (both including 6117 could be used in the afternoons instead of Lolynes / B7s providing there's no VORs), 6054 / 6055 fitted with GKN Carbon Flywheels and go to CLS for the Angel, 3941/42/63/64 to Percy Main for DFDS work, 3890 / 3891 go where needed, 6084(T) becomes permanent vehicle on the TEN, 3962 / 3965 become permanent spares for the Angel.
(18 Jul 2015, 4:36 pm)DaveyBowyer 6001 - 6007 + 3943 (spare) to Crook, 6049(T) to Riverside, 6050 Riverside, 6051 Hexham, 6052 / 6053 Percy Main (both including 6117 could be used in the afternoons instead of Lolynes / B7s providing there's no VORs), 6054 / 6055 fitted with GKN Carbon Flywheels and go to CLS for the Angel, 3941/42/63/64 to Percy Main for DFDS work, 3890 / 3891 go where needed, 6084(T) becomes permanent vehicle on the TEN, 3962 / 3965 become permanent spares for the Angel.
(18 Jul 2015, 4:36 pm)DaveyBowyer 6001 - 6007 + 3943 (spare) to Crook, 6049(T) to Riverside, 6050 Riverside, 6051 Hexham, 6052 / 6053 Percy Main (both including 6117 could be used in the afternoons instead of Lolynes / B7s providing there's no VORs), 6054 / 6055 fitted with GKN Carbon Flywheels and go to CLS for the Angel, 3941/42/63/64 to Percy Main for DFDS work, 3890 / 3891 go where needed, 6084(T) becomes permanent vehicle on the TEN, 3962 / 3965 become permanent spares for the Angel.
(18 Jul 2015, 4:36 pm)DaveyBowyer 6001 - 6007 + 3943 (spare) to Crook, 6049(T) to Riverside, 6050 Riverside, 6051 Hexham, 6052 / 6053 Percy Main (both including 6117 could be used in the afternoons instead of Lolynes / B7s providing there's no VORs), 6054 / 6055 fitted with GKN Carbon Flywheels and go to CLS for the Angel, 3941/42/63/64 to Percy Main for DFDS work, 3890 / 3891 go where needed, 6084(T) becomes permanent vehicle on the TEN, 3962 / 3965 become permanent spares for the Angel.
(18 Jul 2015, 4:36 pm)DaveyBowyer 6001 - 6007 + 3943 (spare) to Crook, 6049(T) to Riverside, 6050 Riverside, 6051 Hexham, 6052 / 6053 Percy Main (both including 6117 could be used in the afternoons instead of Lolynes / B7s providing there's no VORs), 6054 / 6055 fitted with GKN Carbon Flywheels and go to CLS for the Angel, 3941/42/63/64 to Percy Main for DFDS work, 3890 / 3891 go where needed, 6084(T) becomes permanent vehicle on the TEN, 3962 / 3965 become permanent spares for the Angel.
(18 Jul 2015, 4:36 pm)DaveyBowyer 6001 - 6007 + 3943 (spare) to Crook, 6049(T) to Riverside, 6050 Riverside, 6051 Hexham, 6052 / 6053 Percy Main (both including 6117 could be used in the afternoons instead of Lolynes / B7s providing there's no VORs), 6054 / 6055 fitted with GKN Carbon Flywheels and go to CLS for the Angel, 3941/42/63/64 to Percy Main for DFDS work, 3890 / 3891 go where needed, 6084(T) becomes permanent vehicle on the TEN, 3962 / 3965 become permanent spares for the Angel.
(18 Jul 2015, 4:53 pm)S813 FVK Why would you send the oldest vehicles to Crook!? Theoretically speaking, they won't last as long.
(18 Jul 2015, 4:53 pm)S813 FVK Why would you send the oldest vehicles to Crook!? Theoretically speaking, they won't last as long.
(18 Jul 2015, 5:02 pm)DaveyBowyer Only way you get the newest ones across would be to have an oddball (1x 11 reg one) as 6049 would need to go to Riverside to provide a spare for the TTX to stop 6084 or 6071 having to be constantly used.
(18 Jul 2015, 5:02 pm)DaveyBowyer Only way you get the newest ones across would be to have an oddball (1x 11 reg one) as 6049 would need to go to Riverside to provide a spare for the TTX to stop 6084 or 6071 having to be constantly used.
(18 Jul 2015, 5:06 pm)S813 FVK So basically, stop constantly using 6084 and instead constantly use 6049?
(18 Jul 2015, 5:06 pm)S813 FVK So basically, stop constantly using 6084 and instead constantly use 6049?
(18 Jul 2015, 4:37 pm)aureolin Have you had a run out on the Streetdeck yourself today? Looks smart inside and out, but it's obviously no good if it struggles as much as it
(18 Jul 2015, 4:37 pm)aureolin Have you had a run out on the Streetdeck yourself today? Looks smart inside and out, but it's obviously no good if it struggles as much as it
Saw a rather odd sighting early this morning at Gateshead Interchange at around 6:30. A Fab 57 renown(too far away too see the fleet number sadly) with the blinds showing First with the first 'F' Logo on either side of it.
Perhaps Dan or Citaro can answer why GNE would have a blind of another bus company being programmed? Its a sighting I don't think I will ever see again, although I don't take photos of buses myself, I wish I did on this occasion!
(18 Jul 2015, 6:20 pm)Bus_User Saw a rather odd sighting early this morning at Gateshead Interchange at around 6:30. A Fab 57 renown(too far away too see the fleet number sadly) with the blinds showing First with the first 'F' Logo on either side of it.
Perhaps Dan or Citaro can answer why GNE would have a blind of another bus company being programmed? Its a sighting I don't think I will ever see again, although I don't take photos of buses myself, I wish I did on this occasion!
(18 Jul 2015, 6:20 pm)Bus_User Saw a rather odd sighting early this morning at Gateshead Interchange at around 6:30. A Fab 57 renown(too far away too see the fleet number sadly) with the blinds showing First with the first 'F' Logo on either side of it.
Perhaps Dan or Citaro can answer why GNE would have a blind of another bus company being programmed? Its a sighting I don't think I will ever see again, although I don't take photos of buses myself, I wish I did on this occasion!
(18 Jul 2015, 6:20 pm)Bus_User Saw a rather odd sighting early this morning at Gateshead Interchange at around 6:30. A Fab 57 renown(too far away too see the fleet number sadly) with the blinds showing First with the first 'F' Logo on either side of it.
Perhaps Dan or Citaro can answer why GNE would have a blind of another bus company being programmed? Its a sighting I don't think I will ever see again, although I don't take photos of buses myself, I wish I did on this occasion!
(18 Jul 2015, 6:20 pm)Bus_User Saw a rather odd sighting early this morning at Gateshead Interchange at around 6:30. A Fab 57 renown(too far away too see the fleet number sadly) with the blinds showing First with the first 'F' Logo on either side of it.
Perhaps Dan or Citaro can answer why GNE would have a blind of another bus company being programmed? Its a sighting I don't think I will ever see again, although I don't take photos of buses myself, I wish I did on this occasion!
(18 Jul 2015, 6:20 pm)Bus_User Saw a rather odd sighting early this morning at Gateshead Interchange at around 6:30. A Fab 57 renown(too far away too see the fleet number sadly) with the blinds showing First with the first 'F' Logo on either side of it.
Perhaps Dan or Citaro can answer why GNE would have a blind of another bus company being programmed? Its a sighting I don't think I will ever see again, although I don't take photos of buses myself, I wish I did on this occasion!
(18 Jul 2015, 6:20 pm)Bus_User Saw a rather odd sighting early this morning at Gateshead Interchange at around 6:30. A Fab 57 renown(too far away too see the fleet number sadly) with the blinds showing First with the first 'F' Logo on either side of it.
Perhaps Dan or Citaro can answer why GNE would have a blind of another bus company being programmed? Its a sighting I don't think I will ever see again, although I don't take photos of buses myself, I wish I did on this occasion!